‘Strong representation of client’s position and interests combined with an ability to navigate complex contractual and commercial arrangements to achieve outcomes acceptable to all parties.’

‘Richard Watkinson – very client focused and committed, the service which he provides is second to none. Is very focused on the details but not at the expense of maintaining commercial sense and he is pragmatic and able to reach a resolution.’

‘Richard Watkinson has a wide-ranging practice. He is pro-active and hands on and has great client skill. Michael Peeters has an eminent reputation as a leading IT lawyer.’

‘Simon Lofthouse and Priscilla Hetherton are a very strong combination. Have significant specific sector experience that enables them to bring clarity to the risks a contract is likely to pose and how they have dealt with similar before.’

‘Highly regarded; skill set very relevant; great balance between protection and commercials; exposure to projects of different scale and complexity; knowledge of key players in the market.’

‘Simon Lofthouse and Priscilla Hetherton come with great knowledge and experience (in a heavily regulated environment), and this stands out against other parties. They are professional, trustworthy, measured, collegiate, honest and genial, but also firm in ensuring the right outcomes are delivered for their client. They are a pleasure to work with and have their client’s best interests at heart.’

‘Very strong individuals with a down to earth approach which is appreciated by our internal technical colleagues. James Mort was excellent.’

‘Simon Kenyon is an excellent partner: outstanding commercial sense and strategic acumen.’

‘The DLA team takes a very commercial and pragmatic approach. They take the time to understand the commercial context and desired outcomes and provide advice to support this.’

‘Richard Norman is an excellent client partner in this space – he understands the industry and brings in a team to support as needed. ’

‘Exceptional team.’

‘Clarion provides a broad range of services. We rely on Clarion to provide current, timely narrative on data protection legislation ensuring our documentation and compliance is relevant and up to date. The team at Clarion are always readily available, knowledgeable and quick to assess a situation and quick to provide solutions.’

‘David Cunningham, Jack Farrer and Florence Maxwell have been standout assists – very knowledgeable, conscientious and always appear engaged and interested in progressing good outcomes. At times of raised pressure they have been reassuring, providing consistent opinion and advice and helping put proper perspective on situations.’

‘I find Clarion to be very business minded and pragmatic rather than getting lost in the hypothetical legal risks. They’ve been a huge help with IT transactions and act as an extension of our legal team because of their extensive experience and understanding of the underlying transactions.’

‘David Cunningham is exceptional – he has a very robust knowledge base from years of experience and is great at pragmatic business minded problem solving, in addition to his very reliable drafting skills.’

‘The team at Eversheds have a unique combination of great technical skill but a keen sense of commercial awareness. Every member of the team from associate to partner level keeps this important balance in mind.’

‘Matt Chapman is a standout lawyer. He has great attention to detail, is on top of the law and technical facts while maintaining a great working relationship with the client. James Hyde is a great partner who has a strong sense of what is happening in the market.’

‘James Ruane is my main contact and the person I work with the most. I think he’s diligent, commercial and thoughtful. He keeps me updated and turns work around quickly which is really appreciated.’

‘Extremely receptive and responsive. Great on urgent matters and knowledgeable without being too legal in mindset. The team are first class in this area and highly recommend their expertise.’

‘James Hyde and Matt Chapman are very responsive and knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with.’

‘My experience of working with Eversheds and how this differs from other firms is the in-depth Cyber Security knowledge that they bring to the table and the issues we experience.’

‘James Ruane is a rising star in this area. He is technically excellent whilst being pragmatic. He has an excellent understanding of the regulatory framework a financial services client operates in with relevant technology industry knowledge to operate opposite large IT providers.’

‘The Shoosmiths team provides invaluable support to our legal team. They advise us on specialist technology, outsourcing and data privacy matters where the team has particular expertise. Their advice is clear and pragmatic, and appropriate to the risk profile of a particular matter.’

‘Alex Kirkhope and Nick Taylor lead the team’s advice to us, and we’ve been delighted with their support, they have hit the ground running and act as an extension of our legal team, with particular expertise on technology and commercial contracts. They are responsive and adaptable to changing demands, and willing to go the extra mile where needed.’

‘Alex Kirkhope – very good experience in IT outsourcing and the unique thing for us is the depth of relationship going back many years.’

‘Experience and pragmatism of Alex Kirkhope.’

‘The Walker Morris IT and telecoms practice work exceptionally well together as a team and are always at the forefront of innovations and best practices in this sector. Their work in the field of AI governance is notable.’

‘Sally Mewies and Luke Jackson are both incredibly personable individuals who are a joy to work with bringing a jest to the legal world and an infectious enthusiasm for all things technology.’

‘A real passion for their sector and an ability to articulate complex legal issues to a client or another adviser in language that is understandable and engaging. They also manage to keep supremely relevant to the Technology sector which is particularly important to entrepreneurs in this space.’

‘The team are a key strategic partner for us – generous with their time, keen to collaborate and full of fantastic ideas while also being open to our own suggestions. Luke Jackson, within Sally Mewies’s team, stands out as someone who has a real can-do attitude and is a part of our relationship with WM.’

‘Walker Morris are able to provide a tailored, personal approach to any work that they do. All individuals are excellent to work with and make it very easy to work with them on any project.’

‘Very commercial, practical advice and strong technical and industry knowledge.’

‘Sally Mewies is always responsive and provides on point business advice and generates trust for clients.’

‘The teams within the firm listen attentively to your concerns and goals in order to give you the most practical but honest advice.’

‘Tyr Law is a perfect blend of expertise, experience and passion, accompanied by excellent service. It’s rare to find a practice that understands the complex nature of our industry and advises accordingly. Their expertise is broad but also deep, and we have found contract and data protection particular strengths.’

‘Our experience of Luisa D’Alessandro has been nothing short of excellent. Luisa is consistently clear and considered in her advice, providing rounded and robust recommendations. She is always responsive, patient and draws on her experience to ensure you as a client fully understand the implications of decisions. She is also a fantastic sounding board.’

‘They provide clear information that is easy to understand and were open communicators if there were any queries.’

‘I have worked with Luisa D’Alessandro and she is extremely good at taking time to understand the challenges of the whole business to be able to give the best advice for the questions we have and legal help we need. Luisa takes time to build relationships with the company, which is mutually beneficial and creates a trust and open communication lines.’